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Term Papers on American Foreign Policy after World War II

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All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque »

(5 pp) Erich Maria Remarque presents the story of Paul Baumer, a German soldier in World War I. Paul, as the novel's first-person narrator, describes a series of incidents and impressions of war through his own eyes. One main theme of the novel is how war creates feelings of isolation ...
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Thucydides' Views of Sparta and Athens »

A ten page paper which looks at Thucydides’ account of the social and cultural systems in Athens and Sparta, and how their differences contributed to the events leading up to the Peloponnesian Wars. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Central Intelligence Agency's Hierarchical Structure and Function »

An eight page paper which looks at the way the CIA is structured, its role and function, and how its hierarchical organisation works. The writer looks at CIA involvement in the Cold War and considers how far the CIA takes an autonomous perspective. Bibliography lists 8 sources
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James Kirby Martin's Ordinary Courage »

A paper which looks at James Kirby Martin’s study of the experience of the Continentals during the Revolutionary War, in terms of their socio-economic disadvantage in civilian life and the way in which they were treated by the government once their service had been completed. Bibliography lists I source.
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'Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror' by Richard A. Clarke »

A 4 page paper which critiques and summarizes the controversial 2004 firsthand account of how America’s leaders are handling terrorism by a one-time National Security Council insider. No additional sources are used.
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Southern Confederate General Robert E. Lee »

A twelve page paper which looks at Lee’s background and military career, and the way in which his strategies and tactics prolonged the Civil War whilst not allowing him to achieve a final victory over the Union forces despite his use of offensive tactics designed to compensate for the numerical ...
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War Crimes and the Nuremberg Trials »

A five page paper which looks at the purpose of the Nuremberg trials, the concept of war crimes, and the way in which the ethical issues raised at Nuremberg are relevant in other areas of society. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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History Repeating Itself But Not Exactly »

7 pages in length. History has long had a tendency to repeat itself, particularly with regard to war. While this phenomenon never ceases to replicate the past, there are always enough subtle nuances of change that prevent history from repeating itself exactly as before. Two books that ...
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The Civil War: The Burning of Atlanta »

An 8 page exploration of the reasons behind this critical wartime tactic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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War Crimes Trials: Nuremberg and Iraq »

This 20 page paper compares and contrasts many aspects of the Nuremberg trial and the trial of Saddam Hussein. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Civil Rights Movement and Its Origins »

A 16 page paper discussing whether the successes of the Civil Rights Movement originated with grass roots initiatives or arose through government intervention. The short answer is that it was local, grassroots efforts that brought the magnitude of the existing injustices to the attention of Washington in the 1960s. ...
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United Kingdom and the War Against Terrorism »

A paper which looks at some of the reasons why the UK became involved in the war against terrorism as a result of the events of September 11, how this is perceived by the British public, and the extent to which the fight against terrorism is seen to be a ...
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History of the Arpanet »

5 pages in length. Reviews the history of the Arpanet from its beginnings, the problems it has faced and the innovation it has wrought as a forerunner to the Internet. The myth surrounding the Arpanet is that it was devised as a means to survive a nuclear war. ...
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Falkland Islands' War he War for the Falklands: Altruism or Economic Control? »

In 1982 Argentina invaded a handful of islands in the South Atlantic that supported a population of barely 2,000 humans (and approximately one hundred sheep for each human). Experts and non-experts were proposing theories that ranged from the Argentine foot soldier's view of 'freeing the islands from the yoke ...
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Nuclear Conflicts and Pakistan and India »

An 11 page paper in which the writer examines the history of the May 1998 nuclear testing by both India and Pakistan. The issue of Kashmir is discussed. The post-Cold War shift in attitudes concerning nuclear testing are explored. Tenative solutions for Kashmir and the United States’ involvement in ...
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A Chapter Summary of 'The Viking Art of War' »

This 5 page paper presents a summary of each chapter of this book. These summaries highlight the important points of each chapter and thereby focus on the main theses of the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Great Britain and China's 2 Opium Wars »

A 6 page paper discussing the causes and results of the two Opium Wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1858) between China and Britain. In 300 years of trade with China, Britain had developed a thirst for China's tea as well as appetites for Chinese silk and porcelain, but pre-industrial China found very ...
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The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow »

This 10 page essay analyzes the story on several levels: the protagonist's struggle with the past and the present, his journey to overcome past events, the path that finally gives him freedom; the author's commentary on the culture of the society during the more than two decades that span the ...
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Battle of Gettysburg and General Robert E. Lee »

A 25 page paper discussing some of General Lee's decisions and the relationships with his generals surrounding the Gettysburg campaign. Robert E. Lee was elevated to near-deity status both during and after the Civil War, but some of his more human qualities have come to light in recent years. ...
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War Beginning, Ending, and the Role of Politicians »

A 5 page paper discussing the validity of the statement, "Politicians start wars, armies do not. Government end wars, generals do not." A variety of poorly-planned laws and policies beginning in 1850 with the Missouri Compromise led to steadily increasing tensions regarding slavery, culminating in bloodshed over the Kansas-Nebraska Act during Franklin ...
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World History Questions »

A 24 page paper discussing items such as the Neolithic cities of Jericho and Catal Huyuk; the civilization of Sumeria; the 18th and 19th dynasties of Egypt's New Kingdom; the political history of Athens from Draco to the Peloponnesian Wars; the influence of the Greeks on the Romans; the fall of the Roman ...
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A Case for World History Textbook Inclusion of Nostradamus »

This 7 page paper submits a proposal to include Nostradamus in future World History text books. An outline of his accomplishments is provided followed by an explanation and rationale for including him in text books. One of the many things people tend to forget about Nostradamus was that he was ...
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Civil Rights and Media Reportage in a Post-9/11 World »

This 6 page paper examines why reporters are not adequately covering the cases demonstrating that the U.S. is taking away the rights of global citizens. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Response to Security Council Statement that US War in Iraq is Illegal »

This 3 page paper provides talking points to use to refute U.N. condemnation of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Waiting for War: Europe in 1939 »

This 8 page paper takes the perspective of a newspaper reporter commenting on condition in Europe just prior to the outbreak of WWII. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Just War Against Terror by Jean Bethke Elshtain »

This 5 page paper provides an examination of the argument that Elshtain provides in support of the U.S. intervention in Iraq. This paper delves into the reasons for this author's support and her purpose for writing the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu »

This 4 page paper summarizes and critiques this classic work. The applicability of this work to other areas such as business is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Cold War and Great Britain's MI6 Relevance »

This 3 page paper examines this British intelligence agency and other agencies aligned with British forces. The positive and negative effects of MI6 are the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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17th Century America and Black Slavery »

A 9 page overview of what life was like for seventeenth century African slaves in the American colonies. The author traces the slave experience from its point of origin in Africa to the homes of the white slave owners. This paper emphasizes that the African American slave experience was quite ...
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From the Light into the Darkness of Japanese History »

A 6 page paper which examines what may have happened from the Meiji to the early Showa periods (until 1930) that transformed Japan from liberal to conservative, considering such factors as group positions within society and government, continuity or discontinuity, that may have caused such a dramatic shift in ideology. ...
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Cold War Hysteria and 'Casualties' Julius and Ethel Rosenberg »

A 6 page (4 pp. + 2 pp. Annotated Bibliography) paper that evaluates the Communist hysteria that gripped America during the late 1940s and early 1950s and evaluates the allegations that led to the arrest and trial of the New York couple on espionage charges. Specifically considered are whether ...
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War and the Effects of Tanks and Trench Warfare »

6 pages in length. Many military improvements have been made over time in order to augment the strength – in both man and machine – to overtake the enemy in wartime. Examining the period between 1776 and 1918, one might readily argue how no greater impact was made ...
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Thematic Similarities Between American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan and Myne Owne Ground by Breen and Innes »

A 3 page paper which examines the similar themes presented in Breen and Innes’ “Myne Owne Ground” and Edmund S. Morgan’s “American Slavery, American Freedom.” No additional sources cited.
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5 Questions on the Revolutionary War Answered »

A 5 page paper which examines 5 questions concerning the American Revolution as answered in “Interpretations of American History, Patterns and Perspectives” edited by Francis G. Couvares, et al., volume 1, 7th edition. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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Case Study on the Cola Wars Between Coke and Pepsi »

This 10 page paper examines a case study provided by the student that considers Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, and their position the carbonated soft drinks market. The writer outlines the current situation in the soft drinks market, the way that these companies may increase revenue in the current market using the ...
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Justification of the Iraq War and Other Alternative Perspectives »

This 5 page paper argues that the impending action with Iraq is justifiable based on the criteria in James Sterba's book: Morality in Practice. Quotes cited from text which support the statements, with accompanying examples. Possible alternative views offered and countered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Wisdom of the Desert and The Art of War »

A 5 page paper that discusses these two books. The writer provides some background on both Taoism and early Christianity and specifically, the monks/hermits cited in Wisdom in the Desert. The themes found in the books are explained with an emphasis on what each author says about anger and/or conflict. ...
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2003 Iraq War »

This 3 page paper argues that military action is necessary in order to eliminate a potential threat. A discussion on the Iraqi people and what they had endured under the regime of Saddam Hussein is also included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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100 Years' War and the Trial of Saint Joan of Arc »

9 pages in length. Considered to be one of the most influential women in the history of the world, Joan of Arc was not initially perceived as such during the period she was tried and convicted for witchcraft and heresy by being burned at the stake. Looking back ...
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Arnold Trebach's The Great Drug War »

A 5 page paper on the book “The Great Drug War” by Arnold Trebach. Trebach’s book is incredibly intelligent and well written. He addresses the truths in the war against drugs and illustrates how we have spend billions on something that isn’t as big a problem as we are led to believe. He ...
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War is the Result of Nationalism »

A 5 page research paper that examines the problems that are inherent in nationalism. The writer discusses the two major forms of nationalism and demonstrates how much of the conflict that has characterized the twentieth century resulted from the tension between these two forms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Overview of the 1892 Cattle War in Wyoming's Johnson County »

A 15 page research paper that gives a detailed account of the conflict that erupted in Johnson County, Wyoming in 1892 between big cattle ranchers and settlers and farmers who only had small herds. The big ranchers claimed that they were wiping out rustlers and thieves that were trying to ...
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Always a Part of the War as Described by Karl von Clausewitz in 'Fog and the Friction' »

A 6 page paper arguing that regardless of how mechanized and technologically advanced warfare becomes, it will still contain the 'fog and friction' described by Karl von Clausewitz. While technology will assist on the battlefield, it will not make up for numerous other factors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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John Schwarz's America's Hidden Success Winning The War On Poverty »

A 5 page paper analyzing John Schwarz's book entitled 'America's Hidden Success.' The writer gives an overview of what the book is about and observes and addresses some popular criticism.
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1991 Gulf War's Process of Decision Making »

This 5 page paper highlights decisions made, and key players, during the 1991 military conflict. The decision making process in general is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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US Defense Systems and the Gulf War »

This 5 page paper examines the conflict in the Gulf during the Bush administration and focuses on the defense systems of the United States. Chemical contamination is also a part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gulf War Military Strategies by Iraq and the United States »

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic strategies utilized by both the United States and Iraq and focuses specifically on two elements of the military strategy in each situation. This paper considers specific national security issues related to the strategies and the outcomes of the decisions. ...
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A Review of 'The Gulf War Reader' »

A 6 page summary of the book edited by Micah L. Sifry and Christopher Cerf. No other sources listed.
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French Revolution and the Reign of Terror »

This 5 page essay discusses the infamous Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. The author proposes that the Reign of Terror was inevitable. The thrust of the Revolution made this so. The juxtaposition of the people resulted in the slaughter of many. Bibliography lists 4 ...
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Frank Golder's 1914 to 1927 Passages in War, Revolution & Peace in Russia Edited by Terence Emmons and Bertrand Patenaude »

A 6 page analytical overview of this book, edited and introduced by Terence Emmons and Bertrand Patenaude. No additional sources cited.
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